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What Causes Numbness And Tingling Of Hands After Tycosyn Intake?
Posted on
Fri, 16 May 2014
Fri, 16 May 2014
Answered on
Wed, 11 Jun 2014
Last reviewed on
Brief Answer:
Need to check your spine..
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Since the symptoms are limited to the left side, it is definitely not drug induced. If I have to arrive at a diagnosis without physical examination, I would consider cervical (neck) spine related problem first. Nerves arising from the neck may get compressed (pinched) due to age related degeneration or a bulging disc leading to pain, tingling and numbness. Similar nerve compression may occur at your wrist and elbow leading to pain/numbness.
The next close possibility would be neuropathic pain.
It is less likely to be a heart related pathology, however I will invite you to have an EKG test.
In a nutshell, though it seem concerning to you; do not panic. The possibility of a sinister condition is not significant. Visit your local physician who can examine you and order for EKG along with cervical spine X-rays. If needed nerve conduction studies and battery of blood tests will help us arrive at a definitive diagnosis. I only hope you make arrangements to see the doctor soon.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
Need to check your spine..
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Since the symptoms are limited to the left side, it is definitely not drug induced. If I have to arrive at a diagnosis without physical examination, I would consider cervical (neck) spine related problem first. Nerves arising from the neck may get compressed (pinched) due to age related degeneration or a bulging disc leading to pain, tingling and numbness. Similar nerve compression may occur at your wrist and elbow leading to pain/numbness.
The next close possibility would be neuropathic pain.
It is less likely to be a heart related pathology, however I will invite you to have an EKG test.
In a nutshell, though it seem concerning to you; do not panic. The possibility of a sinister condition is not significant. Visit your local physician who can examine you and order for EKG along with cervical spine X-rays. If needed nerve conduction studies and battery of blood tests will help us arrive at a definitive diagnosis. I only hope you make arrangements to see the doctor soon.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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